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Did you see Australia and picture yourself on an outback station, droving cattle and cracking a whip? Maybe you saw City Slickers back in the day and loved the idea of taking off with a group of friends on a life-changing trip where you could act out your childhood dream of being a cowboy (or cowgirl) on the lam?<\/p>\n

Well, whether you are an Aussie looking for an interstate getaway, or an international traveller to our shores who wants the ultimate outback adventure – you’ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n

We’ve put together a list of the best outback station road trips in Australia – your only problem will be deciding which one is perfect for you!<\/p>\n

Fraser Range Station, Western Australia<\/h2>\n

This outback station is well-known for its quintessentially Australian landscape that surrounds it, its top-quality accommodation and its prime location along the Nullarbor.<\/p>\n

Located in Western Australia<\/a>, 100km east of Norseman and on the road to South Australia, Fraser Range Station is a popular stop-off point for weary travellers<\/a><\/span> who have been driving this notoriously-sparse stretch of the Nullarbor.<\/p>\n

If you are expecting the same arid, flat views that the rest of the plain is made up of, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with what you find. Surrounded by a beautiful eucalyptus forest, granite hills that tower over the land and not a neighbour for miles and miles, Fraser Range is a top choice for an outback station getaway.<\/p>\n

The accommodation is also perfect to kick back, relax, and clear the mind in an outback setting, with a range of 100-year-old stone rooms that are comfortable but will also give you a first-hand insight into life on the land.<\/p>\n

Curtin Springs Station, Northern Territory<\/h2>\n

This property, owned by the same family for over half a century, is an outback ranch experience like no other. Primarily a cattle station contributing to Australia’s production of top-quality beef, Curtin Springs<\/a><\/span> is a great stop-off point for travellers heading through to the Red Centre, as it is a mere 100km east of Uluru. Why not visit the famous rock, check out the nearest major city, Alice Springs, and then head to this outback station for some much needed R&R? With accommodation to suit any budget – from campsites, to shared or private rooms – Curtin Springs is a must if you are planning a break in the Northern Territory.<\/p>\n

Mt Ive Station, South Australia<\/h2>\n

This family-owned sheep station is located 200km west of picturesque Port Augusta in South Australia<\/a>. With breathtaking views, an endless number of local walking tracks to get your heart pumping, and a great budget-friendly range of family-friendly accommodation options, Mt Ive Station is an outback station<\/a><\/span> that should be on your Aussie road trip bucket list. You’ll get a first-hand look at the inner workings of a ranch, as well as getting back to nature in this tranquil setting.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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